She is not an investigator.

Igris nodded politely, and then watched as the waiter pushed the food cart away again and quietly left.

Sure enough, there were only the two of them here.

"Try it."

Olivia watched with a smile as Igris lifted the plate in front of her. On the plate was a steak that looked exceptionally exquisite, even thoughtfully cut into small pieces.

This probably solves Igris's problem of figuring out how to cut steak.

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As the exquisite steak, drizzled with sauce, slowly entered Igris's mouth, an incredible tenderness and texture burst forth from between her teeth, accompanied by the delicious juices of the beef slowly overflowing. Igris tightly closed her mouth, her eyes wide open.

"…tasty."

Unfortunately, she couldn't offer any truly insightful or amazing comments. The highest praise she could give for the food was probably just that it was delicious.

Oh, and there should be plenty of good food too.

However, seeing Igris's expression, Olivia pursed her lips in satisfaction.

She hadn't eaten much yet, but she didn't seem particularly anxious. Instead, she remained engrossed in watching Igris eat.

Because the food was so delicious, Igris didn't notice at first, but as Olivia's gaze became increasingly undisguised and eager, Igris's chewing speed began to slow down.

“…Olivia?”

"Hmm? What's wrong? Ah, don't worry about me, just eat. I'm not very hungry yet. Or do you want me to feed you?"

Igris shook her head silently and put down her knife and fork with some discomfort.

"Actually, I've almost finished eating."

Looking at the fact that the steak in front of her had been completely eaten, but the rest of the food was untouched, Igris suddenly felt ashamed.

Her appetite is no longer what it was when she was extremely weak before. Even if she couldn't eat, she still needed to consume a lot of nutrients to support her high-intensity exercise.

Now that her body is at roughly the same level of physical strength as a normal woman her age, she naturally doesn't need to force herself to eat more food.

Therefore, she really couldn't eat these delicious foods that she would normally love to offer as a sacrifice.

However, Olivia didn't seem to care much.

"If you can't eat, you can stay here."

Olivia casually pressed a button next to the table, and soon the waiter rushed over and bowed to the two of them.

"Very good, we are very satisfied with today's performance. Please help prepare these foods."

"Okay lady."

Without hesitation, he picked up the plate and the empty plate together and quickly left in front of the two of them without saying a word.

Olivia stood up and quietly walked over to Igris, pulling her chair back a little.

"Shall we go? We still have plenty of time to spend together today."

Igris blinked and stood up with a strange expression.

Olivia was noticeably different from usual today; she was more assertive, more planned, and more purposeful.

Iglesias had to start considering whether there was something wrong with Olivia that had caused this change in her.

"Oh, right."

Olivia suddenly interrupted Igris's thoughts and asked with some anticipation.

Have you ever been to an amusement park? I think we could go there and have a look?

"Sorry, I don't really like those kinds of places."

For the first time, Iglesias refused the invitation, not because she didn't want to go to the amusement park with Olivia, but because she had some bad impressions of amusement parks.

She didn't want to see that familiar old friend, or any other familiar yet unfamiliar old friends, at the amusement park.

No one wants to cause themselves any more trouble, especially Igris. Her psychiatrist had clearly told her that she could not be subjected to any more mental stimulation in the short term, otherwise she would most likely suffer permanent aftereffects.

This is probably one of the reasons why she was willing to come to Byanca specifically to find Olivia; she was actually there for a vacation.

Even though there's a sea here, the security is quite good, so there's no need to worry about cultists suddenly attacking.

Olivia was clearly not prepared for being rejected by Igris, and she frowned and pondered, but she was not too discouraged.

Because she knew that Igris wasn't rejecting her, but simply didn't want to go to the amusement park.

"How about... you take me to see where you live?"

Olivia had a good idea, because she didn't even know where Igris lived. This morning, she had been squatting near the museum for a long time before she saw Igris and then rushed over to say hello.

She even went to great lengths to make it seem like she had just arrived, so as not to be noticed by Igris.

However, Igris really had no reason to refuse her, since it was just taking her around and nothing bad would happen.

"In that case, shall we go with you?"

Iglesias and Olivia slowly walked out of the shop together.

Although this is Olivia's store, Iris still wants to say that it feels so good not to have to pay.

As the chilly air from the street crept into Igris's collar once more, she unconsciously tugged at her clothes and turned to look at Olivia, who was following behind her.

Olivia's clothes were clearly much thinner than Er's, but she never seemed to show any sign of being cold.

Perhaps it's due to the difference in the materials used in the clothing? Igris' entire outfit might not even cost as much as Olivia's hat.

At least she has some self-awareness.

Olivia didn't react much to Igris's scrutiny; she simply looked at Igris's face and winked mischievously.

Igris silently withdrew her gaze and began walking towards the Witch Academy.

During this time period, she didn't need to worry about encountering those little witches, since they were mostly still in class at this time.

While there might be some students skipping school, it's impossible for someone to be so stupid as to skip school and loiter around the school; that would just be asking to get caught.

"Speaking of which, have you ever met Igris?"

Looking in the direction Igris had gone, Olivia asked curiously.

"What have you seen?"

"Witches, those very beautiful women who usually wear thick cloaks and hats, the ones who attend classes at that academy."

This statement is not entirely accurate, because there are actually many witches who have graduated living in this city, but they are often not as conspicuous.

Just like students in school uniforms and graduates in everyday clothes.

"After you left, your firm had a special guest who lost her crow."

Igris breathed gently into her palms, rubbed them vigorously, and felt the warmth of her palms.

"However, she has been found, and she has been deported. It is said that her monthly leave has been canceled until March next year."

"...That's going too far?"

Is this really that bad?

Igris felt that it was already merciful of her not to lock her in a dark room for a year or two.

"...?"

But suddenly, on this road leading to the academy and her residence, a strange feeling came from behind Igris.

She couldn't help but stop and turn to look at the end of the street.

"Igris?"

Olivia turned her head curiously, but saw nothing. She then looked at Igris with a puzzled expression.

"No...it's nothing."

Igris didn't see it either, but she felt it—a strong feeling that her keen senses couldn't ignore.

It's obviously... even a bit dangerous.

Something was following them and watching them.

Looking at Igris.

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Igris silently withdrew her gaze, turned to Olivia, and smiled.

How have you been lately? Have you been working out?

"Ok?"

Before Olivia could understand what Igris meant, she suddenly grabbed Olivia's arm and rushed into the alley next to her.

Olivia's body was instantly pulled and she stumbled, almost falling to the ground. She hurriedly caught up with Igris's pace and ran with her into the unfamiliar alley.

Of course, the unfamiliarity only applied to her; Igris already knew the terrain in the vicinity like the back of her hand.

Since she chose to stay here, it's impossible for her not to try to understand the basic terrain and routes in the vicinity.

"Wait...! Igris! What happened!"

Although Olivia managed to keep up with Igris, she still asked Igris questions anxiously and couldn't help but look back.

But Igris suddenly stopped in her tracks, grabbed Olivia who hadn't had time to react, and pulled her into a nearby corner.

"Shhh."

Igris covered Olivia's mouth, her hand unconsciously reaching for the pistol at her waist.

Her physical strength is indeed much better than before. At least in this kind of short sprint, she hardly feels tired, and even her breathing is still normal.

As the two of them fell silent simultaneously, the alley became exceptionally quiet, with almost no unusual sounds audible.

Aside from the fact that they were so close that the sound of Olivia's heartbeat reached Iglesias's ears through her body.

"Well…"

Olivia's lips moved slightly, making a muffled sound, which made Igris unconsciously loosen her grip on Olivia's mouth a little.

Olivia's heavy breathing was also transmitted to her palm, and the warm touch gave Igris goosebumps.

But she didn't have time to think about those things right now; she had to figure out who the guy who had been following and watching them was.